The core issue with the quota system lies in allocating fixed percentages without considering the actual number of eligible candidates in a given year.
They fear that such a move would weaken their cadre strength
At pageants, the spotlight often shines on glamour and charisma. However, this year, Mr World Bangladesh 2024, B Proshad Das, and designer Tasmit Afiyat Arny, elevated the platform with a meaningful tribute to an unsung segment of Bangladesh’s population through a costume, titled “Tribute to Remittance Warrior.”
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus disclosed the development at a meeting with editors today.
Stay in a group, never in alleyways
Movements leave an indelible mark on the psyche of the people, and thus, the culture. As people are pushed to the brink of intolerance through oppressive measures,
Magic boys and girls of Bangladesh, I love you.
The July wind brought in the scent of new beginnings
I’m not here to take sides, but I want to ask: Why are we so quick to question the students when reports started coming in of some crossing the line?
From blockades to rallies, protestors have expressed their dissatisfaction with the existing quota system in many ways. Among the masses that attended the rallies in the last few days, a significant portion consisted of students from various high schools.
The government wasted time while the violence continued.
It is critical that there should be proper accounting for who authorised this kind of use of force, which has been excessive and disproportionate
The vigour of youth emerges because they have not been disillusioned into accepting the deficiencies of the present.
Internet shutdown is one of the major aspects of control that the Awami League government has exercised to curb the protests.
The students’ awakening was unsurprising for those with some political sensibility left.
The government handled the issue from an egoistic stance, and made several wrong decisions while tackling the situation
As many had lost their lives in violent clashes that upended the entire nation, cultural personalities welcomed the verdict that would look to re-establish peace across the country. The Daily Star reached out to some of the seniormost cultural figures in Bangladesh yesterday.
The impact of all these on the poor and low-income groups will be devastating.
What can possibly justify any response by the law enforcement that has led to this death toll?
